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Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Law Murray answer the following five questions about the Western Conference:
2. Which player is most likely to break out in the West?
3. Outside of the Jazz, what 4 other teams miss the Play In all together?
4. Who are the top 5 contenders in the West?
5. Who wins the West?
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita and Law Murray
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss which teams, players, and coaches are under the most pressure heading into the NBA season. Then after the break they give their bold predictions for the NBA season.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Zena Keita
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni are back and ready to preview the NBA season. They give their predictions for MVP, DPOY, MIP, COY, 6MOY and ROY.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni and Zena Keita
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Es Baraheni is joined by Will Guillory of the Athletic to preview the Houston Rockets season. What are the expectations for Kevin Durant? How will he mesh with the young players? Is Amen Thompson ready to make a leap?
Host: Es Baraheni
With: Will Guillory
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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On today’s show, Zena Keita and Andy Larsen discuss the future of the Utah Jazz, focusing on the key factors that will determine the team's success in the coming years. They explore the importance of identifying players who will fit into the team's contention timeline, particularly highlighting Keyonte George's uncertain position. The discussion also touches on recent player trades, including Collin Sexton's trade to the Charlotte Hornets, and the implications of these moves on the team's dynamics.
Host: Zena Keita
With: Andy Larsen
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Dave DuFour is joined by Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic to preview the Minnesota Timberwolves season. Jon gives his thoughts on the Wolves continuity, their plans at the point guard spot, and why Anthony Edwards has another leap coming.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Jon Krawczynski
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Dave DuFour is joined by Doug Haller of the Athletic to preview the Phoenix Suns season. Doug gives his thoughts on the new look Suns, why they could be better without Kevin Durant, and why Devin Booker is the one of the most popular Suns players ever.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Doug Haller
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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Dave DuFour is joined by Tony Jones of the Athletic to preview the Philadelphia 76ers season. Tony gives his thoughts on the training camp injury situation with Paul George, Joel Embiid, and Jared McCain, why V.J. Edgecomb may have a superstar upside, and whether Daryl Morey and Nick Nurse are on the hot seat.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Tony Jones
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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In this episode, Andrew and Alex discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder's offseason, focusing on player health, contract extensions, and expectations for the upcoming season. They analyze the potential for player development, particularly for Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while also addressing the importance of shooting performance and overall team dynamics. The conversation highlights the challenges the Thunder may face in repeating their success and sets realistic expectations for the team's performance in the upcoming season.
Host: Andrew Schlecht
With: Alex Speers
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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In this episode of NBA Daily, Zena and Marcus Thompson discuss the Golden State Warriors' offseason, focusing on the impact of Al Horford's signing, the potential of young players like Jonathan Kuminga, and the expectations for the team's veteran stars, including Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler. They explore the importance of Draymond Green's role and how the team can navigate the challenges of an aging roster while aiming for success in the upcoming season.
Host: Zena Keita
With: Marcus Thompson
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Grayson Moody
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